Faster AI imaging can produce more nuanced cancer treatments, developers say
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 14, 2023
A new AI program can use images of a person’s body and organs to evaluate for cancer treatment within several minutes — much faster than current methods, researchers say.
Video calling for seniors ‘transformed’ by expanded platform options, company says
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 21, 2023
A video calling firm for seniors has launched a new application program interface and device management portal.
Flagging patients’ excessive alarm use can help reduce alarm fatigue, study suggests
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 03, 2023
A study on how to reduce alarm fatigue at long-term care facilities involved changing alarm durations and thresholds.
New SaaS platform makes senior living referrals easier
By
Christine Birkner
May 31, 2023
Technology is helping senior living operators find customer leads, and families find the best care facilities.
Posture analysis produces the most accurate fall risk profiles for seniors, study shows
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 31, 2024
A new study shows that using AI to analyze how residents do exercises produces a better fall-risk profile then when using past fall history.
Gamma for Grandma? Brain rhythm stimulation could beat current long-term strategy for Alzheimer’s,...
By
Aaron Dorman
Dec 21, 2023
A range of “multisensory and noninvasive” interventions can be used to induce gamma stimulation in the brain, a new study indicates.
Improving quality of life is goal of senior living tech initiative
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 07, 2017
At a Minnesota senior living community, smartwatches and other communication tools will provide caregivers, residents and their family members with real-time health and wellness information while simultaneously...
OnShift introduces employee engagement software
Jan 30, 2017
Human capital management software company OnShift has introduced its new OnShift Engage cloud-based software, designed to help increase staff satisfaction and employee engagement to improve organizational...
Online breathing program can up mental health-related quality of life in long COVID
May 03, 2022
Significant improvement was seen in the mental health composite score but not in physical composite score of health-related quality of life.
Federal data privacy crackdown impacting telehealth firms and patients
By
Christine Birkner
May 17, 2023
Telehealth services online marketing has come under scrutiny from federal agencies, which could bring implications to the long-term care community.